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My thoughts today

CLHS68 — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:45:26 GMT

I was just thinking as we are thanking & honoring all Veterans today. These heroes gave up so much for our safety. Yet so many won't wear a mask or take any measures to keep themselves & others safe. Do you think the Veterans were uncomfortable & missed Holiday gatherings? Yet people are not willing to do that these days.

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september — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:54:05 GMT

@CLHS68 Good points made!

I hope to get to "visit" with my dad and uncle in the state veterans cemetery this weekend. They made great sacrifices. If they were alive today, I wonder what they would think of the ones who can't deal with some of the minor inconveniences we have to "put up with".

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Lali1 — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:03:03 GMT

I don't know who all these people are that don't wear masks people constantly gripe about. Where I live people are allowed to not wear them outside but indoors they must and do. Everyone I notice is wearing one. Then again I don't search for people not wearing them. Veterans also fought for people's right to make their own choices.
Happy Veterans Day to all veterans!

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Johnnyeager — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:13:02 GMT

Where I live and work mask compliance seems to be 99.95%.

You must have one inside every business establishment and on mass transit where I have seen virtually total compliance. Slightly less out on the street, but even there compliance is high.

Thanks to all our Veterans!

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CLHS68 — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:40:54 GMT

I am glad people wear masks where you are. They are to be worn here in businesses & there are signs on the doors that Masks are required but most will not wear them. We have a large number of Amish & none of them wear them & it is not against their religion as they wear masks for dust & at their sawmills. We even have one grocery store that employees won't wear them.

People can choose if it only affects them but when you are putting everyone else at risk where than is our choice.

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Porcelain — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:47:58 GMT

I was just at our Kroger and most people wore masks. But there were jerks who didn't. And they all had a similar look and vibe about them, a really negative vibe going on. Sorry that's just the truth. One pair of maskless ladies threw all their groceries in the bed of their dirty messy pickup and didn't put their cart back. And there was a very sour faced old lady going around without one on. A few bearded guys with no masks on, but that's to be expected.

I've noticed that not all masked people seem nice, though many are. But the maskless ones generally do seem unpleasant at first glance. I hope they have hidden depths.

Of course it's not too much to ask that people not spread disease. In the trenches during war, disease was often what killed soldiers. Disease took out countless soldiers in WWI in particular.

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happycat — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:51:49 GMT

Where I live, we are suppose to wear a mask inside, but the few times I have gone into stores, there are always some people who are not wearing them, and some who have them around their chins, while they talk loudly on their phone. I don't search thiem out, they stick out like a sore thumb.

I guess its just a difference in where you live.

@Lali1 wrote:
I don't know who all these people are that don't wear masks people constantly gripe about. Where I live people are allowed to not wear them outside but indoors they must and do. Everyone I notice is wearing one. Then again I don't search for people not wearing them. Veterans also fought for people's right to make their own choices.
Happy Veterans Day to all veterans!

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Stormygirl — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:58:34 GMT

I served 10 years Army, and today I looked at some of the old photos, remembering places Ive been, things I have seen both good and bad. Remembering those who served before me, who had it much more difficult. Salutes to all vets.

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happycat — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 01:20:03 GMT

My dad was in the Korean war, as was my uncle who has passed away. Anyway, my dad has talked about how cold it was over there, and how my mom had sent him some thermal underwear, and how he would let the other men wear it.

I hope all the Veterans have had a blessed day, thank you for your service.

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jannabelle1 — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:13:17 GMT

JMO, but comparing our Veterans to people who do/don't wear masks is a stretch. Our military puts their lives on the line to preserve our freedoms.Their service and commitment to defending our country for centuries has no comparison to mask wearing.

Note: edited....like many of you, my grandfather fought in the trenches in WW1, my father fought in WW2 and my DH served in the Army during Viet Nam. They served to protect our country. There is no comparison.

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on the bay — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 01:40:53 GMT

Freedom does not mean or condone causing harm to innocent people.

Veterans gave up a lot to fight for what true freedom is and that has nothing to do with those who refuse to wear a mask.

That is not freedom.

But we all know that, though some like to perpetuate that idea.

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homedecor1 — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 01:51:43 GMT

SMH ....another debate on wearing a mask or not wearing a mask....

my god these brave men and women had and have a lot more to think about than a wearing a mask ...

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pitdakota — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:05:01 GMT

@september wrote:
@CLHS68 Good points made!

I hope to get to "visit" with my dad and uncle in the state veterans cemetery this weekend. They made great sacrifices. If they were alive today, I wonder what they would think of the ones who can't deal with some of the minor inconveniences we have to "put up with".

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@september Boy, isn't that the truth! The sacrfices they made for the greater good was something they just did.

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:08:01 GMT

My dad was in Korea..and never, ever talked about the war.

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:08:58 GMT

@jannabelle1 wrote:
JMO, but comparing our Veterans to people who do/don't wear masks seems to be a stretch. Our military puts their lives on the line to preserve our freedoms. The people during this pandemic who choose not to wear a mask in a public venue are a whole 'nother group.

@jannabelle1 I TOTALLY agree with your response.

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Johnnyeager — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:19:01 GMT

I've read this entire thread but don't see anywhere a connection between Veterans and their service and mask wearing. Can someone please clarify?

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pitdakota — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:25:48 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@jannabelle1 wrote:
JMO, but comparing our Veterans to people who do/don't wear masks seems to be a stretch. Our military puts their lives on the line to preserve our freedoms. The people during this pandemic who choose not to wear a mask in a public venue are a whole 'nother group.

@jannabelle1 I TOTALLY agree with your response.

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@jannabelle1 @Mom2Dogs

Well, I go on what my husband ( a Vietnam Veteran) and many of his buddies say & feel. They have expressed this in more ways than one. So if they see a comparison of the sacrifices they made in the jungles of Vietnam to take care of their fellow soldiers and others out there in the country not complying with what they see are simple guidelines to save other lives, that is all I need. One of them has said the military motto of "leave no one behind" needs to now be changed to "each man for himself" and ponders how this new mantra of thinking of only yourself and your rights are more important than someone else's rights will be reflected into military recruitment for the future.

Although I am not saying every Veteran feels that way, but these particular Vets do. And I am pretty sure these particular combat veterans earned the right to make their comparisons.

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alicedee — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:31:34 GMT

@pitdakota wrote:
@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@jannabelle1 wrote:
JMO, but comparing our Veterans to people who do/don't wear masks seems to be a stretch. Our military puts their lives on the line to preserve our freedoms. The people during this pandemic who choose not to wear a mask in a public venue are a whole 'nother group.

@jannabelle1 I TOTALLY agree with your response.
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@jannabelle1 @Mom2Dogs

Well, I go on what my husband ( a Vietnam Veteran) and many of his buddies say & feel. They have expressed this in more ways than one. So if they see a comparison of the sacrifices they made in the jungles of Vietnam to take care of their fellow soldiers and others out there in the country not complying with what they see are simple guidelines to save other lives, that is all I need. One of them has said the military motto of "leave no one behind" needs to now be changed to "each man for himself" and ponders how this new mantra of thinking of only yourself and your rights are more important than someone else's rights will be reflected into military recruitment for the future.

Although I am not saying every Veteran feels that way, but these particular Vets do. And I am pretty sure these particular combat veterans earned the right to make their comparisons.

Your post was very thought-provoking, @pitdakota . Thank you for sharing.

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pitdakota — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:37:48 GMT

@alicedee, Thanks. I will pass that along since technically it is what this particular group of vets talk about. Those are their thoughts and how this particular group of vets feel.

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homedecor1 — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:40:45 GMT

@Johnnyeager wrote:
I've read this entire thread but don't see anywhere a connection between Veterans and their service and mask wearing. Can someone please clarify?

It can't be clarified @Johnnyeager because it is "ridiculous" to even try to make this connection or comparison🤷‍♀️

There is no comparison to a person wearing a mask to one who has served our country or gave their life in the name of FREEDOM for EVERY American...🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

God Bless Them and the USA